Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

Mistakes That Worked: The World's Familiar Inventions and How They Came to Be

<p><b>Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? </b><br>  <br> <b>SANDWICHES </b>came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. <b>POTATO CHIPS</b> were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. <b>Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, </b>and <b>X rays</b> have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.</p><p><b>And don't miss <i>Eat Your Words</i> about the fascinating language of food! </b></p><p><b>Praise for <i>Mistakes That Worked</i>: <br></b></p><p>“A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem.” —<i>Booklist,</i> Starred </p>